Had a delayed flight in the past three years? This is how to claim £100s in compensation

Had a delayed flight in the past three years? This is how to claim £100s in compensation

FLIGHT PLAN: Fight back against travel delays with this compensation tool

More than nine million people are entitled to compensation for delayed flights – and many won’t ever think to claim for it.

Regular flyers will often be plagued by disruption, but it’s something you don’t need to put up with.

A new online tool allows travellers to check their eligibility for a pay-out for flights up to three years in the past.

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Contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually have to lodge a complaint directly after your holiday.

AirHelp’s brand new feature allows users to map the journeys they have made in the past.

By doing this, holidaymakers can find out about compensation they may have never known was available to them.

After accessing these results through the website or mobile app, you can contact the airline in question.

When you have downloaded the app, you will be warned about the prospect of money back if your flight is disrupted.

Since the service was launched in 2013, more than five million travellers have received compensation.

Staggeringly, this adds up to more than £140 million in reimbursement.

AirHelp CEO and co-founder Henrik Zillmer said: “Raising awareness of air passenger rights and identifying new ways to be a consumer advocate has always been our priority.

“Over nine million air passengers are entitled to compensation for disrupted flights every year, yet most of these travellers don’t know that they are eligible or understand how to pursue a valid claim.

“Our new tool will produce compelling content for today’s social media-driven consumers, while building a platform for automatic notifications about compensation eligibility.

“ We’re excited to educate even more travellers about their rights in a fun, interactive manner with technology.”